US Customs Tightens Chemical Compliance for Imported Garments, Boosting Local Digital Printing
US Customs and Border Protection has intensified enforcement of chemical compliance for imported garments, requiring documentation that restricted substances (e.g., lead, phthalates, PFAS) are below legal limits. This has led to delays and increased costs for importers, prompting some brands to shift production to domestic digital printers. Digital textile printing typically uses water‑based or low‑VOC […]